Cloud Authentication System Reducing Passcode Entry Burden
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience and effort when signing in to services from terminals like MFPs by manually entering account IDs and passcodes, especially when using cloud services.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system with a cloud server and terminal that facilitates signing in by setting up a passcode for a cloud account, allowing users to sign in using either the cloud account or an external account, reducing the need to enter the external account's passcode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users sign in to cloud service using external account by entering account ID and passcode manually, then authentication can be performed, but it takes time and effort increasing operation burden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the terminal device automatically transmits account information and passcode to the cloud server via communication, eliminating the need for manual input. The cloud server acts as a mediator that receives credentials, verifies authentication, and manages the sign-in process, thereby reducing operation burden while maintaining secure authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service authentication where the terminal device automatically handles the credential transmission and verification process without requiring user intervention. The cloud server autonomously manages authentication decisions and account access, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user input for each authentication step.
2Reliability
If users manually enter account ID and passcode for sign-in, then authentication is achieved, but signing in from terminal becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual input process with an automated communication-based system. Instead of physical typing of credentials on an operation panel, the system uses data transmission mechanisms where the terminal automatically sends account information and passcode to the cloud server, significantly reducing the time required for authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the terminal device with authentication capabilities and establishing communication protocols before actual sign-in occurs. The cloud server pre-processes authentication rules and account verification logic, so that when sign-in is needed, the process can execute quickly without requiring real-time manual input or complex verification procedures.
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AI summary
An information processing system is provided that includes a cloud server and an information processing terminal. The cloud server includes a storage device storing a program for using a cloud service and account information of a cloud account registered with the cloud service, and a first processor that manages execution of an authentication process for controlling access to the cloud service. The information processing terminal includes a second processor that executes processes of acquiring the program from the cloud server, sending a sign-up request to the cloud server to sign up for the cloud service using an external account of an external service, sending a setup request to the cloud server to set up a passcode or a character string to be used for signing in to the cloud service, and sending a sign-in request to the cloud server to sign in to the cloud service using the cloud account.